GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) for the posts of Principals, Post Graduate
Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Physical Education Teachers (PETs), Craft,
Art and Music Teachers Scheme of Selection Rules, 2018– Orders - Issued.

SCHOOL EDUCATION (EXAMS) DEPARTMENT

G.O.MS.No. 68 Dated: 26-10-2018
Read the following:-

1. From the Commissioner of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Letter Rc. No. ESE02-
20021/6/2018-RECTMT-CSE, dated 25/10/2018.
-: oOo :-
ORDER:

The following notification will be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution of India read with
Section 78 and Section 99 of the Andhra Pradesh Education Act, 1982 (Act 1 of 1982), read with
sub-section (1) of section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
2009 (Central Act No. 35 of 2009), duly incorporating the norms and conditions of the eligibility
criteria provided by NCTE for the post of teachers and amendments from time to time in this
regard, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hereby makes the following rules for Teacher
Recruitment Test (TRT) to the posts of Teachers in the schools of Andhra Pradesh.

RULES

1. SHORT TITLE AND APPLICATION

1. These rules shall be called as the Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) for the posts of Principals,
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Physical Education Teachers
(PETs), Craft, Art and Music Teachers Scheme of Selection Rules, 2018.

2. These rules shall apply to all categories of teacher posts in AP Model Schools, AP Residential
Schools and APBC Welfare Residential Schools as may be notified by the Government from time
to time.

3. These rules shall come into force with immediate effect from the date of issue of these
orders.

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2.DEFINITIONS

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 In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Appointing Authority” means.

(i) The Secretary, APREI Society in respect of posts of PGT, TGT and PET in AP Residential
Schools.

(ii) The Secretary, MJPAPBCWREI Society in respect of posts of Principal, PGT, TGT, PET, Craft,
Art and Music Teachers in BC Residential Schools.

(iii) The Director, O/o Commissioner of School Education & Ex-officio Project Director,
APMS/RMSA., A.P., Ibrahimpatnam in respect of posts of Principals in AP Model Schools.

(iv) The Regional Joint Director of School Education of concerned zone in respect of PGT and
TGT posts in AP Model Schools.

(2) “Collector” means any officer in-charge of a Revenue District;

(3) “Commissioner of School Education” means the Officer in-charge of General Education
which includes Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, Special Schools, Teacher Education and
Model Schools in the State;

(4) “District” means Revenue District;

(5) “Government” means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh.

(6) “Malpractice” means in relation to an examinee appearing for the written test, the
unauthorized help from any person in any manner or from any material or from any source
whatsoever or the unauthorized use of any telephonic, wireless or electronic or other
instrument of gadget in any manner, as described in the Andhra Pradesh Public Examination
(Prevention of Malpractices and unfair means) Act, 1997 (Act 25 of 1997).

(7) “Medium of Instruction” means the language through which subjects other than languages
are taught.

(8) “NCTE” means National Council for Teacher Education.

(9) “School” means a AP Model Schools or AP Residential Schools or AP BC Welfare Residential

Schools.

(10) “Secretary, APREI Society” means the Officer in-charge of AP Residential Schools in the
State.

(11) “Secretary, MJPAPBCWREI Society” means the Officer in-charge of APBC Welfare
Residential Schools in the State.

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(12) “State” means Andhra Pradesh State.

(13) “Zone” means prescribed in Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (OLC&RDR) Order
(Presidential Order) 1975.

3. METHOD OF RECRUITMENT:

The Recruitment shall be through a selection process consisting of Written Test and other
criteria stipulated by the Government from time to time.

i. For Principals the total marks shall be 100 for the Written Test (TRT).

ii. For Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) the total marks shall be 100 for the Written Test (TRT)

iii. For Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) the total marks shall be 100, out of which 80 marks
shall be for the Written Test (TRT) and remaining 20 marks for APTET (20%) Weightage

iv. For Physical Education Teachers (PETs) the total marks shall be 100, out of which 50 marks
shall be for the Written Test (TRT), 30 marks shall be for the Physical Efficiency Test and
remaining 20 marks for APTET (20%) Weightage.

v. For Craft and Art teachers the total marks shall be 100 for the Written Test (TRT) only.

vi. For Music Teachers the total marks shall be 100, out of which 70 marks shall be for the
Written Test (TRT) and remaining 30 Marks shall be for the Skill Test.

It will be purely based on merit cum roster system as per the existing provisions being
adopted by Government of Andhra Pradesh.

NOTE:-
i. The Screening Test (English Language Proficiency Test) will be conduct for the candidates of
Principals, PGT (Non Languages) and TGT (Non Languages) for 100 marks.

ii. The minimum qualifying marks for Screening Test (English Language Proficiency Test) is
OC/BC– 60 Marks and SC/ST/PH/Ex-Serviceman – 50 Marks.

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY:

(1) A candidate for selection to the posts of Teachers shall possess the academic and
professional / training qualifications as follows:-

(a) Must be fully qualified for the post applied for and in possession of all Certificates as on the
last date prescribed in the notification for submission of applications.

(b) (i) Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education,
Andhra Pradesh (or) other equivalent certificates recognized by Board of Intermediate
Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

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(ii) Must possess Academic degrees of Universities recognized by University Grants Commission
(UGC).

(iii) Teacher Education Courses recognized by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

(iv) Distance Mode courses offered by Universities and Deemed Universities recognized by Joint
Committee comprising University Grants Commission (UGC), Distance Education Council (DEC),
All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) and with jurisdiction to operate such courses in
the State of Andhra Pradesh.

(2) Post wise qualifications:

(i) Principal

A. Academic & Professional Qualifications:

(a) Academic Qualifications: Must possess any two year integrated Post Graduate Course from
Regional Institute of Education of NCERT (or) any Master's Degree from UGC recognized
University with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

(b) Professional Qualifications: Must possess B.Ed recognized by NCTE (or) equivalent degree
from UGC recognized University.

B. Experience: The candidates shall possess the following experience and have to submit the
experience certificate obtained from the competent authority at the time of certificate
verification. At the time of certificate verification, genuineness of the experience Certificates
shall got verified and cross checked with the records of the concerned schools by the respective
District Educational Officers/Authority appointed by the CSE. The experience certificates shall
be considered after submitting the genuineness by the District Educational Officers/Authority
appointed by the CSE. If the experience certificates are found not genuine, the candidature of
such candidates shall summarily be rejected and such candidates shall forfeit the right for the
selection:

a. Persons holding the post of Principals or Vice-Principals in the recognized senior secondary
schools / equivalent institutions dealing with English Medium in the pay scale of Rs. 40270-
93780 and with a minimum service of 3 years from the date of notification issued.

(OR)

b. Persons holding Group 'B' posts / the post of PGTs (or) Lecturers in the recognized senior
secondary schools / equivalent institutions dealing with English Medium in the pay scale
Rs.31460-84970 and with a minimum service of 5 years from the date of notification issued.

(OR)

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c. Headmasters in the recognized secondary schools / equivalent institutions dealing with
English Medium in the pay scale Rs.35120-87130 and with a minimum service of 5 years from
the date of notification issued.

(ii) Post Graduate Teacher

A. Academic Qualifications: Must possess two-year integrated Post Graduate Course from the
Regional Institute of Education of NCERT or Master's Degree from UGC recognized University
with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the subjects as specified as under:

a. PGT (English) -M.A., in English.

b. PGT (Hindi)- M.A., in Hindi.
c. PGT (Telugu) - M.A., in Telugu.
d. PGT (Civics) - M.A., in Political Science / Public Administration/ Politics.
e. PGT (Commerce) - M.Com., in Commerce with Accountancy / Cost Accounting / Financial
Accountancy as a main subject / Master of Financial Analysis provided having B.Com in
Graduation level.

Note: Holders of M.Com in Applied / Business Economics are not eligible for the post of PGT-
Commerce.

f. PGT (Economics) - M.A., in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Rural

Development / Mathematical Economics / Econometrics.

g. PGT (Maths) - M.A.; / M.Sc, in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics / Applied

Statistics / M.Sc, with Pure Mathematics / M.Sc. Maths & Computer Science / A.O. Maths.

And

Should have studied the subject Mathematics at their Graduation level.

h. PGT (Physics) - M.Sc, in Physics /Electronics /Applied Physics / Nuclear Physics/M.Sc (Tech)
Engineering Physics with any specialization /M.Sc..(Tech) Instrumentation/Space Physics/M.Sc.
Technical Engineering Physics /M.Sc. (Tech) Engineering Physics /M.Sc. (Tech) Applied
Electronics /M.Sc. (Tech) Electronics /M.Sc. Engineering Physics and instrumentation
/Meteorology & Oceanography /M.Sc (Tech) Co-Physics /M.Sc (Astro Physics) /Any Physics
based M.Sc Course of any UGC recognized University

And

Should have studied the subject Physics at their Graduation level.

i. PGT (Chemistry) - M.Sc, Chemistry with specialization in inorganic / Organic/Physical

Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry/M.Sc, with
Nuclear Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry/Mineral Chemistry / Fertilizers and Agro
Chemicals/Phyto Chemistry & Forest Products / Chemistry of Foods and Drugs/Synthetic
Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry / M.Sc, Chemistry (Associateship Exam in Chemistry) M.Sc,

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Chemistry with specialization in Petro Chemicals / Natural Products / Polymer Chemistry /
Drugs and Pharmaceuticals / Forest Products Chemistry.

And

Should have studied the subject Chemistry at their Graduation Level.

j. PGT (Botany) - M.Sc, in Botany / Life Sciences / Bio Sciences / Genetics /Micro Biology /
Bio Technology / Molecular Bio / Plant Physiology / Biological Sciences / Plant Sciences /
Environmental Biology / Modern Biology/Experimental Biology/ Marine Biology.
And
Should have studied the subject Botany at their Graduation level,

k. PGT (Zoology) - M.Sc, in Zoology / Life Sciences / Bio Sciences / Genetics / Micro Biology /
Bio-Technology / Molecular Bio / Plant Physiology / Animal Biology / Environmental Biology /
Modern Biology / Animal Sciences / Experimental Biology
And
Should have studied the subject Zoology at their Graduation level.

l. PGT (Physical Science) – M.Sc Physics or chemistry or relevant subject

m. PGT (Bio Science)- M.Sc Zoology or Botany or relevant subject

n. PGT (Social Studies)- M.A History/Geography/Economics/Political Science/Public

Administration or relevant subject

B. Professional Qualifications: Must possess B.Ed recognized by NCTE (or) equivalent degree
with Methodology in the concerned subject from UGC recognized University.

(iii) Trained Graduate Teachers

A. Academic and Professional Qualifications: Must possess four year Integrated degree course
from the Regional Institute of Education of NCERT with at least 50% marks in aggregate or
Second Class Bachelor's Degree from the UGC recognized University with at least 50% marks in
the concerned subject(s) in aggregate including electives and Languages in the combination of
subjects specified and must possess B.Ed recognized by NCTE (or) equivalent degree with
methodology in the concerned subject from UGC recognized University / in case of TGT-Telugu
and Hindi, Pandit Training from a recognized institution as specified under:

a) TGT (Telugu): A Bachelor's Degree with Telugu as the main subject (or) one of the three
equal optional subjects / Bachelor's Degree in Oriental Language in Telugu (B.O.L) (or) its
equivalent / a Post Graduate Degree in Telugu

And

B.Ed with Telugu as a methodology subject / Telugu Pandit Training or its equivalent.

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b) TGT (Hindi): A Bachelor's degree with Hindi as one of the full elective subject / Bachelor's
Degree in Oriental Language in Hindi (B.O.L) / Praveena of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha
/ Vidwan of Hindi Prachara Sabha, Hyderabad / any other equivalent recognized qualification in
Hindi {BA degree Standard) / Post Graduate Degree in Hindi

And
Any one of the following training qualifications

Sl. No. Course Title Institution Govt. Order

B.Ed with Hindi as Any recognized
1 methodology university and NCTE
Dakshina Bharata
2 B.Ed (Hindi Medium) Hindi PracharShabha, G.O.Ms.No.68 Dt.10-
Hyderabad 03-95.
3 Pracharak Degree and Bachelor of Dakshina Bharat Hindi G.O.Ms. NO.90 Edn.
Education prachar Sabha, Madras. Dt.06-02-74.
4 As per Andhra
Pracharak (including Praveena) Dakshina Bharat Hindi
Pradesh
Diploma Prachar Sabha, Madras
Educational Rules.
5 Pracharak Diploma Hindustani Prachar Sabha, -do-
Wardha
6 Sikshana Kala Praveena-Diploma AkhilaBharateeya Hindi
-do-
Parishad, Agra
7 Hindi Shikshak (including Hindi Hindi Prachara Sabha,
-do-
Vidwan Diploma) Hyderabad
8 Hindi Pandits Training Certificate Issued by the Commissioner
for Government
-do-
Examinations, Andhra
Pradesh
9 Hindi ShikshanParangat Hindi G.O.Ms.No.1504, Edn.
Kendriya Hindi Shikshak
ShikshanNishnat Dt. 11-061964.

c) TGT (Sanskrit)- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as the main subject (or) one
of the three equal optional subjects (or) Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Language with Sanskrit
(B.O.L) (or) its equivalent (or) a Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit and B.Ed with Sanskrit as
methodology or Sanskrit Pandit Training or its equivalent.

d) TGT (English) - A Bachelors Degree with English as the main subject (or) one of the optional
subjects / a Post Graduate Degree in English
And
B.Ed., with English as a methodology subject.

e) TGT (Maths) - A Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics as

the main subject (or) one of the three equal optional subjects
And

B.Ed with Mathematics as a methodology subject

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f) TGT (Science) - A Bachelors Degree with at least two of the following subjects as optional
subjects (or) one as the main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject:

Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics & Instrumentation and Chemistry / Applied
Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Bio-
Chemistry / Geology / either Physics or its allied subjects / Chemistry or its allied subjects and
B.Ed with Physical Science / Physics / Chemistry / Science as a methodology subject and should
have studied Physics and Chemistry at Intermediate level.
OR
A Bachelors Degree with Botany and Zoology as optional subjects or one of the two as main and
the other as subsidiary subject.
OR
A Bachelors Degree with any two of the following subjects as optional subjects or one as the
main subject and other as subsidiary / ancillary subject:

Public Health / Human Genetics / Genetics / Bio-Chemistry / Environment Science / Micro-

Biology / Bio-Technology / Industrial Micro-biology / Agriculture / Food Technology / Fisheries /
Nutrition / Geology / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry / Poultry.

And

B.Ed Degree with Biological Science / Natural Sciences / Science / Botany / Zoology as a
methodology subject

Note: Regarding academic qualifications, a Candidate who studied one subject at Degree level
and the second subject at Post Graduation level is also eligible to apply.

g) TGT (Social Studies): A Bachelors Degree with any two of the following subjects as optional
subjects (or) one of them as a main and any other one as a subsidiary subject:

History / Economics / Geography / Political Science / Public Administration / Sociology /

Commerce / Politics / Social Anthropology / Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology /
Anthropology / Social Work / Philosophy / Psychology.
OR

B.Com. with any four of the following subjects:

Economics or Business Economics / Business Organization and Management / Statistics or

Business Statistics or Quantitative Techniques / Financial Services or Banking and Insurance /
Accountancy or Financial Accounting / Fundamentals of information Technology. /Computers
And

B.Ed. Degree with Social Studies / Social Sciences / Geography / History / Politics / Political
Science / Economics as a methodology subject

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 Note: Regarding academic qualifications, a Candidate who studied one subject at Degree level
and the second subject at Post Graduation level is also eligible to apply.

B. TET Qualification: The candidates applied for all categories of TGT posts, must have qualified
in A.P.TET (or) its equivalent as the rules in force.

(iv) Physical Education Teacher :-

Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra
Pradesh (or) equivalent certificate recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, Govt. of A.P.
and an under graduate diploma in Physical Education (U.G.D.P.Ed.) recognized by NCTE.
OR
1.
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a B.P.Ed (or) M.P.Ed recognized by NCTE.

(v) Craft

Must pass in Intermediate Examination (Board of Intermediate Andhra Pradesh)

AND
Must pass in Technical Teacher Training Certificate Course- Higher examination conducted by
Director Government Examinations., A.P.
OR
Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from any recognized University by UGC.

(vi) Art

Must pass in Intermediate Examination (Board of Intermediate Andhra Pradesh)

AND

Must pass in Technical Teacher Training Certificate Course- Higher examination conducted by
Director Government Examinations., A.P.
OR

Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from any recognized University by UGC.

(vii) Music

Must pass in Intermediate Examination (Board of Intermediate Andhra Pradesh)

And

Must Pass in Six years Diploma Course in Music (Karnataka, Hindustani) from the Government
Music and Dance Colleges in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

OR

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Must Pass in four years Certificate Course in Music (Karnataka, Hindustani) from the
Government Music and Dance Colleges in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

OR

Bachelor Degree from any recognized University in B.A Music (Karanataka, Hindustani).

OR

Passed in Junior Examination conducted by Institute of Karanataka Sangeetha Sikhana.

5. SYLLABUS:

The details of syllabus, allocation of marks to different subjects, content and structure of
Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT) shall be notified in the Information Bulletin to be issued by the
Commissioner of School Education through the official web site designated for this purpose.

6. STRUCTURE OF EXAMINATION / TEST:

The Structure and Content of proposed TRT for the posts of Principals, Post Graduate Teachers
(PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Physical Education Teachers (PETs), Art, Craft and
Drawing Teachers are as follows:

Principals (TRT)
Paper-I

English Language Proficiency Test for Principal:

Duration of examination: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Part-I English Language Proficiency Test 100 MCQs 100 Marks

Paper-II
Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT)
Duration of examination: 3 Hours

Part-I General Knowledge and Current Affairs 30 MCQs 15 Marks

Part-II Perspective in Education 30 MCQs 15 Marks
Part-III Educational Psychology 40 MCQs 20 Marks
Contemporary Social, Economic and Cultural issues
Activities and programmes relating to School
70 MCQs 35 Marks
Education, Financial Management, School
Part-IV Administration, Monitoring- Leadership qualities
Part-V Understanding of Teaching Methodology 30 MCQs 15 Marks
TOTAL 200 MCQs 100 Marks

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Post Graduate Teachers (TRT)
Paper-I

English Language Proficiency Test for Post Graduate Teacher:

Duration of examination: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Part-I English Language Proficiency Test 100 MCQs 100 Marks

Paper-II
Teacher Recruitment Test(TRT)
Duration of examination: 3 Hours

Part-I General Knowledge and Current Affairs 20 MCQs 10 Marks

Part-II Perspective in Education 20 MCQs 10 Marks
Part-III Educational Psychology 20 MCQs 10 Marks
Content of concerned subject 100 MCQs 50 Marks
Part-IV Methodology of concerned subject 40 MCQs 20 Marks
TOTAL 200 MCQs 100 Marks

Trained Graduate Teachers (TRT)

Paper-I

English Language Proficiency Test for Trained Graduate Teacher:

Duration of examination: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Part-I English Language Proficiency Test 100 MCQs 100 Marks

Paper-II

Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT)

Duration of examination: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Part-I General Knowledge and Current Affairs 20 MCQs 10 Marks

Part-II Perspective in Education 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-III Classroom implications of Educational Psychology 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Content of concerned subject 80 MCQs 40 Marks
Part-IV Methodology of concerned subject 40 MCQs 20 Marks
TOTAL 160 MCQs 80 Marks

Physical Education Teacher (TRT):

Duration of examination: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Part-I General Knowledge and Current Affairs 10 MCQs 05 Marks

Part-II Perspective in Education 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-III Physical Education Pedagogy 20 MCQs 10 Marks
Part-IV Physical Education Content 60 MCQs 30 Marks

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 Organization and Administration of Physical
Education

History of Physical Education

Basic anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology and
Biomechanics
Health Education and sports injuries
Yoga in Physical Education
Recreation and leisure management
Sports training
Concepts of wellness management
Sports management
Research and statistics in Physical Education
Officiating and coaching
100 MCQs 50 Marks
Part-V Physical Efficiency Test
100 Mts Run (or) 800 Mts Run for Men, 100 Mts Run
10 Marks
(or) 400 Mts Run for Women
Long Jump (or) High Jump for both Men and women 10 Marks
Shot Put 16lbs for men, 8 lbs for women 10 Marks
TOTAL 80 Marks

Craft (TRT)

Duration of examination: Three hours

Part-I General Knowledge and Current Affairs 10 MCQs 05 Marks

Part-II Perspectives in Education 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-III Education Psychology 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-IV Language ability(Telugu) 30 MCQs 15 Marks
Part-V Content & Methodology 140 MCQs 70 Marks
TOTAL 200 MCQs 100 Marks

Art (TRT)

Duration of examination: Three hours

Part-I General Knowledge and Current Affairs 10 MCQs 05 Marks

Part-II Perspectives in Education 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-III Education Psychology 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-IV Language ability(Telugu) 30 MCQs 15 Marks
Part-V Content & Methodology 140 MCQs 70 Marks
TOTAL 200 MCQs 100 Marks

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For the post of Music (TRT)
Duration of examination: Three hours

Part-I General Knowledge and Current Affairs 10 MCQs 05 Marks

Part-II Perspectives in Education 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-III Education Psychology 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-IV Language ability(Telugu) 10 MCQs 05 Marks
Part-V Content & Methodology 100 MCQs 50 Marks
TOTAL 170 MCQs 70 Marks
Skill Test 30 Marks
Grand Total 100 Marks

Note:-

i) There are two papers for Principal, PGT Non Languages and TGT Non Languages posts i.e

Paper – I -English Language Proficiency Test

Paper– II - TRT.

ii) Paper – I English Language proficiency Test shall be conducted for 100 Marks with 100
questions.

Duration of the examination shall be 2 Hours 30 Minutes.

iii) Paper – I is only qualifying Examination and marks scored are not counted for preparation of
merit list.

(iv) The minimum qualifying marks in English Language proficiency Test OC/BC– 60 Marks and
SC/ST/PH/Ex Serviceman– 50 Marks.

7.TIME SCHEDULE FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS

The Commissioner of School Education shall issue the time schedule and notification and
publish the results of written test of recruitment of teachers under these rules.

8. NOTIFICATION OF VACANCIES

The Commissioner of School Education shall issue a notification inviting applications for
direct recruitment for the posts of Teachers in accordance with the orders issued by the
Government.

9. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS:

(i) Candidates intending to apply for posts notified in respect of any district shall submit online
application as per prescribed procedure.

(ii)Candidates who submit false/fake information in online application form shall be liable for
criminal prosecution besides rejection of the application or cancellation of selection, as the case
may be. 10. AGE:
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 No person shall be eligible for direct recruitment to the post of Teacher if he/she is
less than 18 years of age and not more than 44 years of age as on 1st day of July of the year
2018 in which the notification for selection to the relevant post, category or class or a service is
made. However, in case of SC / ST / BC candidates the maximum age limit shall be 49 years and
in respect of Physically Challenged candidates the maximum age limit shall be 54 years.

Upper age limit for Ex-service Men: A person, who worked in the Armed Forces of the
Indian Union, shall be allowed to deduct the length of the service rendered by him in the Armed
Forces and also three years from his age for the purpose of the maximum age limit.

11. PROCESS FOR CONDUCT OF TEACHER RECRUITMENT TEST (TRT)

(a) The Government of Andhra Pradesh is keen on the utilization of Information Technology for
automation of various activities related to government departments to ensure accuracy and
transparency. The senior officials of the Government academic and technical personnel under
the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister for HRD have unanimously resolved to switch over
from the conventional paper based examination to the system of Computer Based Test (CBT)
for all Common Entrance Tests (CETs) to be conducted from the Academic Year 2017-18
onwards.

COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT):

In order to bring in utmost transparency and accuracy in the conduct of examinations, it

is decided to conduct Computer Based Test (C-TRT) on the lines of APTET as per the
recommendations of the Commissioner of School Education, A.P., Amaravathi. The Teacher
Recruitment Test (TRT) as CBT shall be conducted in order to do away with the present
cumbersome process that involves large human contingent and the consequent expenditure
involved.

(b) The Computer Based Test (CBT) involves pre-examination work viz. registration of
candidates and application processing, identification of test centers as approved by the
Technical Team of the Convener, Test Centers management and generation of hall tickets
followed by development of error- free question paper sets / bank and its management, and
also creation of awareness to the Candidate about CBT by means of conduct of mock tests and
preparatory test. The examination management includes digitization and secured transfer of
the question paper to the test centers, conduct of test, processing of scores and generation of
ranks as per the G.Os of the respective CETs.

(c) PROCESS INVOLVED IN COMPUTER BASED TEST:-

i. The agency identified by the Commissioner of School Education shall design, develop and host
the web based secured application form for Department and accept applications.

ii. Integration with Payment Gateway for online fee payment.

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iii. Test Centres should be identified by the agency and should meet rigorous compliance
process. The Test centres should also be completely secured & sanitized to prevent any
malpractices.

iv. Standard test centres used for prestigious nationwide competitive exams like IIT JEE Main,
IIT GATE, IIM CAT, RRB, IBPS etc should be utilized for AP TRT Exam.

(d) COMPUTER BASED TEST for TRT :-

i) The Computer Based Test shall be conducted in all the districts. A candidate shall appear for
the Computer Based Test in the district in which he/she seeks recruitment (or) in neighbouring
districts of adjacent states.

ii) The Commissioner of School Education shall issue detailed instructions to ensure proper
conduct of Teacher Recruitment Test.

iii) The candidates who are found copying or resorting to other means of malpractice shall be
expelled from the examination hall apart from being debarred from appearing for the
examinations conducted by the District selection Committee for three consecutive
examinations besides taking action as per the Andhra Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention
of Malpractices and Unfair means) Act, 1997 (No. 25 of 1997).

iv) Disciplinary action shall be initiated against such staff who are found negligent in the
discharge of their duties and an entry shall be made accordingly in the Service Register of the
concerned staff besides taking action as per the Andhra Pradesh Public Examination
(Prevention of Malpractices and unfair means) Act, 1997 (No. 25 of 1997).

v) The written test will be in the medium opted by the candidate.

vi) One Gazetted Officer of School Education Department (MEO/Gazetted Head Master/Deputy
DEO) may be drafted as Departmental Officer for the centers to assist the Technical persons.

12. CONSTITUTION OF CENTERS:

Institutions having spacious and sufficient number of rooms are to be constituted as

Examination centres. Institutions proposed to be constituted as Examination centres shall be
inspected by District Educational Officer of the concerned District personally. The number of
rooms available in each centre and number of candidates to be accommodated in each room
shall be ascertained before allotting the candidates to any of the Examination Centres.

i) The identification of Examination centres and confirmation of Examination centres is the sole
responsibility of the Agency which is entrusted to conduct A.P. Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT)
as Computer Based Test.

ii) Each Centre should be equipped with good accommodation, furniture and computer
infrastructure. Each Centre shall have a capacity to accommodate 300-500 candidates in a
single session.

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iii) The Centres in the District shall be identified in District Head Quarters, Municipalities,
Revenue Division and Mandal Headquarters only.

iv) Where required based on number of applicants particular category of post and subject
centres may be identified in the adjacent districts of neighbouring states.

13. ISSUE OF HALL TICKETS:

Hall Tickets shall be issued to the candidates in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner of
School Education.

14. PUBLISHING OF THE INITIAL KEY AND FILING OF OBJECTIONS:

i) The Commissioner of School Education shall issue the schedule of notification, Payment of
fees, Conduct of CBT, Release of Initial Key / Final Key and declaration of results. The
Commissioner of School Education being the competent authority to publish the initial key of
the question after the conduct of CBT inviting objections through online, if any, from the
candidates who appeared for the CBT, duly giving a reasonable time to the candidates for filing
objections on the initial key and the same shall be disposed of by the expert committee
constituted by the Commissioner of School Education. The final key shall be published for the
information of candidates. Any representation / petition /objection on the initial key after the
above stipulated period shall not be entertained.

ii) The Commissioner of School Education is authorized to dispose of the Computer Based Test
information relating to the Teachers Recruitment Test after one year from the date of
declaration of results/display of selection lists, whichever is later. Request for furnishing any
information relating to Computer Based Test (CBT) after the prescribed period will not be
entertained under these rules and other Acts / Rules.

15. SELECTION COMMITTEE:

i) For AP Model Schools

a) Principal Post –(State Level Post)-(State Level Committee)

1. Commissioner of School Education Chairman

2 Commissioner of Intermediate Education Member
3 Director, RMSA / APMS Member Secretary
4 Joint Director of School Education, APMS Member
5 Deputy Director, APMS Member

After approval of the final selection list of Principals by the above selection committee, the
Director, RMSA/APMS, will be issued appointment orders to the selected candidates.

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b) PGTs/TGTs

1) Selection committee at Zonal level for Zone I and II (1. Srikakulam 2. Vizianagaram 3
Visakhapatnam. 4. East Godavari 5.West Godavari 6. Krishna.): The Selection Committee
comprising the following members shall be responsible for certificates verification, preparation
of the provisional selection lists and final selection lists of all PGTs and TGTs in the zone:

1. Joint Collector-II / DRO, East Godavari. Chairman

2 RJDSE, Kakinada Member Convenor
3 RIO, Intermediate Education, East Member
Godavari.
4 JD / DSWO, East Godavari Member
5 DEO &EOPC, East Godavari Member

After approval of the final selection lists of PGTs and TGTs in the zone by the above selection
committee, the RJDSE, Kakinada, will be issued appointment orders to the selected candidates
duly extending the copies to the Director, APMS/RMSA.

2) Selection Committee at Zonal level for Zone III (1. Guntur, 2. Prakasam 3 Nellore): The
Selection Committee comprising the following members shall be responsible for certificates
verification, preparation of the provisional selection lists and final selection lists of all PGTs and
TGTs in the zone:

1. Joint Collector-II / DRO, Guntur. Chairman

2 RJDSE, Guntur Member Convenor
3 RIO, Intermediate Education, Guntur. Member
4 JD / DSWO, Guntur Member
5 DEO &EOPC, Guntur Member

After approval of the final selection lists of PGTs and TGTs in the zone by the above
selection committee, the RJDSE, Guntur, will be issued appointment orders to the selected
candidates duly extending the copies to the Director, APMS/RMSA.

3) Selection Committee at Zonal level for Zone IV (1. YSR Kadapa 2. Chittoor 3 Ananthapur 4.
Kurnool): The Selection Committee comprising the following members shall be responsible for
certificates verification, preparation of the provisional selection lists and final selection lists of
all PGTs and TGTs in the zone:

1. Joint Collector -II/ DRO, YSR Kadapa. Chairman

2 RJDSE, YSR Kadapa Member Convenor
3 RJD, Intermediate Education, YSR Kadapa. Member
4 Joint Director/ District Social Welfare Member
Officer, YSR Kadapa
5 DEO &EOPC, YSR Kadapa Member

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 After approval of the final selection lists of PGTs and TGTs in the zone by the above
selection committee, the RJDSE, Kadapa, will be issued appointment orders to the selected
candidates duly extending the copies to the Director, APMS/RMSA.

ii) For AP Residential Schools (PGT,TGT and PET) –(State Level Posts)-
(State Level Committee)

1. Commissioner of School Education Chairman

2 Secretary, APREIS Member Secretary
3 Director SCERT Member
4 One Subject expert nominated by Member
Chairman

After approval of the final selection lists of PGT, TGT and PET by the above selection
committee, Secretary, APREIS will be issued appointment orders to the selected candidates.

iii) For BC Residential Schools (Principal: State level Post) (PGT,TGT, PET, Craft, Art &
Music:Zonal Level Posts) (State Level Committee)

1. Commissioner of School Education Chairman

2 Director, Backward Classes Welfare Member
3 Secretary, MJPAPBCREIS Member Secretary
4 Joint/ Deputy Secretary, BC Welfare Member

After approval of the final selection lists of Principal, PGT, TGT, PET, Craft, Art & Music
by the above selection committee, Secretary, MJPAPBCREIS will be issued appointment orders
to the selected candidates.

16. SELECTION

i) For Principals the total marks shall be 100 for the Written Test (TRT) duly following the
Provisions of Rule 17.

ii) For Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) the total marks shall be 100 for the Written Test (TRT)
duly following the Provisions of Rule 17.

iii) For Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) the total marks shall be 100, out of which 80 marks
shall be for the Written Test (TRT) and remaining 20 Marks for APTET (20%) Weightage duly
following the Provisions of Rule 17.

iv) For Physical Education Teachers (PETs) the total marks shall be 100, out of which 50 marks
shall be for the Written Test (TRT), 30 marks shall be for the Physical Efficiency Test and
remaining 20 marks for APTET(20%) Weightage duly following the Provisions of Rule 17.

v) For Music Teachers the total marks shall be 100, out of which 70 marks shall be for the
Written Test (TRT) and remaining 30 marks shall be for the Skill Test.

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vi) For Craft and Art teachers the total marks shall be 100 for the Written Test (TRT) only.

NOTE:

i) The Screening Test (English Language Proficiency Test) will be conduct for the applicants of
Principals, PGT (Non Languages) and TGT (Non Languages) for 100 marks.

ii) The minimum qualifying marks for Screening Test (English Language Proficiency Test) is
OC/BC– 60 Marks and SC/ST/PH/Ex-Serviceman – 50 Marks.

17. Preparation of Provisional Lists

i) Merit List will be prepared and the same will be hosted in the CSE website.

ii) Commissioner of School Education shall provide a software application for generating and for
preparation of the Provisional Merit-cum-Roster List out of qualified candidates to the extent of
vacancies notified for each category of posts. However, the Selection Committee should verify
the Provisional Merit-cum-Roster list as per the Rosters available/Notified and to publish the
list with approval of Chairman, Selection Committee.

iii) The candidates who are in the Provisional Merit-cum-Roster list shall upload all relevant
certificates and annexures pertaining to Sports quota which is prescribed in G.O.M.s No.74
Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture (Sports) Dept. Dt.09.08.2012 in the CSE website.

iv) After preparation of provisional Merit-cum-Roster list, verification of

a. Earlier TET score by original card/Marks Memo

b. Original Qualification certificates
c. Proof of age
d. Original caste/PHC/Games and Sports any such qualification certificate claimed by the
candidate in the application shall be undertaken by the officer/ Committee authorized by
Commissioner of School Education.

v) For selection of meritorious sportspersons quota, as per G.O.M.s No.74 Youth Advancement,
Tourism & Culture (Sports) Dept. Dt.09.08.2012 guidelines should be followed.

vi) If the certificates are not found to be genuine /correct and if the candidate fails to produce
the certificates required at the time of verification or if the candidate is absent for verification
of certificates, such candidates shall forego the right of selection, and next eligible candidate
shall be considered for certificates verification.

vii) After verification of certificates by the authorized officers/Team as the final selection list
shall be prepared and published by the District Selection Committee concerned.

Viii) The number of candidates shall not be more than the number of vacancies notified for that
particular category.

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ix) Posts, if any, unfilled for any reason, shall be carried forward for future recruitment.

x) If a candidate applied for two or more posts and gets selected/joins in a lower category
posts, but subsequently gets selected to a higher category post, he/she shall be allowed to opt
for higher category post. For the resultant vacancy in the lower category post, the next
meritorious candidate in the merit list in respective category and community shall be
considered.

The Selection Committee shall draw from the merit list to the extent of posts vacated
due to selection to a higher category post, subject to the condition that the number of
candidates included shall not be more than the number of vacancies notified/selected for that
particular category.

xi) After such publication, there shall not be any waiting list and selection made shall be final.

18) PREPARATION OF SELECTION LISTS

i) The rule of reservation to local candidates is applicable and the provisions of Andhra Pradesh
Public Employment (OLC&RDR) Order (Presidential Order) 1975 and amendments there to shall
be followed strictly.

ii) The rule of special representation in the matter of appointment of candidates belonging to
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Physically Challenged, Ex-service Men,
women and meritorious sportspersons is applicable as per Rule 22 of the Andhra Pradesh State
and Subordinate Service Rules 1996 as amended from time to time.

iii) The rules issued from time to time by the Department of Disabled Welfare shall be followed
in respect of special representation for differently abled (physically challenged) persons.

Note :- As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016(RPWD Act) the Hearing impaired
candidate’s minimum percentage is 40% instead of 75% for selection.

iv) The Rules issued from time to time by the Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism &
Culture (Sports) shall be followed in respect of meritorious sportspersons.

v) The certificate/Marks Memo issued for earlier TETs from 2012 to 2018 shall be verified about
the eligibility conditions for the post applied for before preparation of the selection list.
vi) The number of candidates selected shall not be more than the number of vacancies notified.
There shall be no waiting list and posts, if any, unfilled for any reason, whatsoever shall be
carried forward for future recruitment.

vii) After due verification of the originals of all relevant certificates, selection of the candidates
for the posts of AP Model Schools, AP Residential Schools and APBC Welfare Residential Schools
shall be made together as per the roster of each unit of appointment.

viii) The Selection Committee concerned shall approve the selection lists prepared as per Rules.
The selected candidates shall exercise their option as per roster cum merit and the

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Commissioner of School Education, shall allot the candidates to the respective unit accordingly.
The same list shall be displayed on the Notice boards of concerned departments and on the
internet for the information of candidates.

19. Jurisdiction of Posts:-

i) With reference to Rule 18(i), The Principal Post is State-wide, they may be posted anywhere
in the state. The posts of PGT and TGT being Zonal, they may be posted anywhere in their
selected zone for AP Model Schools.

ii) With reference to Rule 18 (i), PGT, TGT and PET post is state wide, they may be posted
anywhere in the state for AP Residential Schools.

iii) With reference to Rule 18(i), The Principal Post is State-wide, they may be posted anywhere
in the state. The posts of PGT, TGT, PET, Art, Music and Craft is Zonal, they may be posted
anywhere in their selected zone for APBC Welfare Residential Schools.

20. COMMUNICATION OF SELECTION LISTS TO THE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES:

i) The allotment list of selected candidates prepared separately for the different units of
appointment shall be communicated promptly to the respective appointing authorities along
with the applications of the candidates by the Secretary, District Selection Committee, who in
turn will take prompt action for conducting counselling for postings of candidates to schools
concerned.

ii) Display on the Notice Board: The list of candidates who have been given posting orders shall
be displayed on the Notice Boards of concerned departments and will also be hosted in the CSE
Website as well as concerned departments on the day of counselling. NO
changes/modifications in posting orders shall be made by Selection Committee. If any
changes/modifications in postings are made after display of the list, the Member-Secretary
concerned shall be personally held responsible and severe disciplinary action shall be taken
against him/her.

iii) All communications relating to modifications, addendums, corrigendums to the notified

rules and all merit lists, provisional selection and final selection lists shall be hosted on the
website for information of everyone.

21. Scale of Pay: The candidates who are appointed are eligible to draw the scale of pay
attached to the post is as follows.

Sl.No Posts Scale of pay

1 Principal 40270-93780
2 Post Graduate Teacher 31460-84970
3 Trained Graduate Teacher 28940-78910
4 Physical Education Teacher 21230-63010
5 Art/Craft/Music Teacher 21230-63010

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22. Miscellaneous

i) The Weightage of marks, structure of content and Qualified candidates list of Physical
Education Teachers is subject to outcome of OA No.1070/2018 filed in the Hon’ble APAT.

ii) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in any other rules relating to
recruitment of Teachers, the provisions of these rules shall prevail and be applicable for the
purpose of recruitment of Teachers, 2018.

iii) Member-Secretary of the concerned Selection Committee shall issue appointment orders
under Rule 10(a) of Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules 1996 and posting
orders to the selected candidates in terms of service rules of the respective managements
existing as on date as per the choice exercised by the selected candidates in the counselling for
schools.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

ADITYANATH DAS
SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Director of Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchases for Publications in the next issue of
A.P. Gazette and for supply of 1000 copies.
The Commissioner of School Education, A.P., Ibrahimpatnam
All the District Collectors in the state.
All the Regional Joint Director of School Educations in the state.
All the District Educational Officers in the state.
The Commissioner, PR&R.D., Vijayawada.
The Commissioner, I & PR, Vijayawada.
The G.A.(Ser.)/Law/P.R. &RD/Fin(ESE) Departement.
Copy to
The Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
The P.S to the Hon’ble Minister(HRD).
The P.S to the Prinicipal Secretry to Government(SE).
SF/SCs.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

SECTION OFFICER

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